Interest in Turkey 'not just for the summer months'

Investors who have bought property in Turkey will be pleased to hear that interest in the country from holidaymakers is likely to last all year round.

This is the belief of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office, which has said that the potential for winter and summer holidays in the destination will ensure that interest remains high.

Irfan Onal, director of the UK office, claims that the naming of Istanbul as the European Capital of Culture has helped to bolster individuals' awareness of Turkey as a travel hotspot.

"With many Mediterranean cruises stopping off there and with low-cost airlines servicing it, it is expected to attract many foreign visitors this year," he adds.

The news is likely to please those who have Antalya real estate listings, with the Turkey's buy-to-let market likely to be boosted by an increase in tourist numbers.

According to the latest data from the Turkish Directorate General of State Airports Authority, the country's airports welcomed 44.6 million passengers during the first six months of 2010, which is a 24 per cent increase compared to the same period of 2009.

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